Apple is preparing a curved iPhone, made mostly of glass, with no cutouts for the front camera and no visible bezel, for the year that will mark the 20th anniversary of the launch of the first iPhone. The project aims for a futuristic and innovative design that will offer a full edge-to-edge display.
Apple is working with display industry partners to create a bezel-less device with no flat edges. Unlike tricks previously adopted by rivals like Samsung and Vivo, the new iPhone will not only have curved sides, but the body will be largely made up of a continuous loop of glass.
More interesting is the wording "mostly glass, curved," which suggests a near-perfect blend between the front and back of the phone. Apple patents from 2019 describe a phone encased in a glass surface that forms a continuous outline, with no visible metal elements except for the thin edges.
For the first time, Apple could launch at least one iPhone model in 2027 with the front-facing camera integrated completely under the screen, eliminating any cutouts or perforations. This technology promises to optimize display space and improve the visual experience for users.
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In addition to the aesthetic change, 2027 looks to be a pivotal year for Apple on several fronts. The first foldable iPhone is expected to be available by then, and the company is preparing a rival for Ray-Ban's Meta smart glasses. There are also rumors of new AirPods models and an Apple Watch with a built-in camera.
Additionally, Apple is planning to launch a home robot, a tabletop device equipped with an AI assistant with its own personality. It could work in conjunction with an improved version of Siri, based on advanced linguistic models (LLM), and new AI chips for server-side processing.
Apple's AI chip design team is the same Israeli silicon division that previously developed the chips that allowed the company to ditch Intel in 2020. The experience gained in this area could accelerate the integration of advanced artificial intelligence capabilities into the next generations of devices.
The official announcement for the curved glass iPhone is expected at Apple's events in the second half of the year, when the company will present plans for the formidable anniversary of two decades of innovation in the field of mobile telephony.
This curved glass iPhone could redefine the standards of the smartphone industry, solidifying Apple's position as a leader in design and technological innovation, at a symbolic moment for the evolution of the flagship product.
